Alta Sueños combines the spirit of home winemaking with access to the minds and facilities of accomplished producers.
What began as a desire to learn more about a passion has quickly evolved into a small lot, low intervention winemaking practice and an ongoing exploration of the far corners of California wine.
Along the way, this project has connected me with some of the kindest and most fascinating people I’ve ever known. I’ve heard stories that will never be told in wine books, worked vineyards you can’t find on a map, discovered that soil can speak, and come to understand that the histories of California and of its wine are one and the same.
Alta Sueños means “fly dreams.” It’s a deep-cut reference to L.A. hip hop, as well as a nod to the generations of vintners who came before us. For me, the dream is to keep exploring, to work in a style that honors the wines and producers who’ve inspired me, and to strive for something worthy of good food, good music and good company.
I make wine because I love wine. There’s no other reason to go to the trouble.
New Wines
2025 Cloud Blanc
Gist Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains
A field blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc from an organic site high on the AVA's western slope. A vineyard in a forest in the sky.
2024 California Field Blend
Besio Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains
Co-fermented Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Refosco, Pinot Noir and Syrah from an absolute unicorn of a vineyard on the San Francisco Peninsula.
What we’re up to
Alta Sueños is still a very much side hustle. Emphasis on “hustle.” Here’s an ongoing collection of all our goings-on.
Random dispatches from the vineyards, cellar, and other far-flung points of interest. Follow or slide into the DMs.
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